Beginning Monday, March 23rd, the rehabilitation of the Town’s water storage tanks will commence with the emptying of the 7.5-million-gallon Tower Farm Tank.
The Water Division, along with our consulting team, has been preparing for this work over the winter. During this period, the entire water system will rely solely on the treatment plant for both flow and pressure. While we are prepared, this creates operational limitations.
As a result, a complete ban on outdoor water use and irrigation will be in effect starting Monday, March 23rd, and will remain in place until the Tower Farm Tank is restored to service.
Our goal is to have the tank back online by mid-June, and no later than June 30th.
Water Ban Exemptions
The following uses are exempt from the water ban:
- Health and Safety
Water used for public health and safety purposes, including fire protection and actions necessary to protect the public or environment. - Commercial Business Operations
Water use essential to core business functions (e.g., irrigation at plant nurseries to maintain stock, limited irrigation at golf courses for greens and tees). - Hand-Held Watering
Irrigation of gardens, flowers, and ornamental plants using a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle. - Agriculture and Food Production
Watering for the purpose of producing food or fiber (e.g., vegetable gardens). Hand watering is strongly encouraged where possible. - Livestock Maintenance
Watering necessary for the care and maintenance of livestock. - Harvested Rainwater
Irrigation using water collected from rain barrels or stored stormwater runoff. - Public Facility Maintenance
Limited watering of public parks and recreational fields, typically restricted to designated hours (e.g., before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.), and only at select locations. - Private Wells
Private wells are generally not subject to municipal water bans; however, residents are strongly encouraged to follow conservation measures. Some communities may regulate private well usage.